Los Angeles, California Sales Tax Calculator (2026)
9.50% total combined rate — includes state and local taxes.
Los Angeles has a combined sales tax rate of 9.5%, one of the highest in California. It includes the state’s 7.25% base rate plus additional local district taxes.
Los Angeles Sales Tax Calculator
Enter a purchase amount — we’ll calculate the total with Los Angeles’s tax rate.
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The current combined rate for Los Angeles is 9.50%.
Los Angeles Sales Tax Breakdown
- State Rate: 6.00%
- City Rate: 2.50%
- County Rate: 1.00%
- Special Rate: 0.00%
- Total: 9.50%
About Los Angeles
As California’s largest city, Los Angeles applies a total 9.5% sales tax to most taxable purchases. The rate funds transportation, safety, and community projects across L.A. County.
Example Calculation
On a $1,000 electronics purchase in Los Angeles, the sales tax is $95.00, for a total of $1,095.00.
FAQs for Los Angeles
What is Los Angeles's sales tax rate?
9.5% combined state and local rate.
Are groceries taxed in Los Angeles?
Most grocery items are exempt, though restaurant food is taxable.